Where there's room on price
25
/ 100 (weak)
Approx. 33 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 1% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — limited negotiating leverage.
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2021 Mazda Mazda3 Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$19,000
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$10,000$27,004
- Typical market range
- $16,953–$21,075
- Typical asking price
- $19,000
- Original MSRP range
- $20,650–$32,450
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
33
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$20,838–$21,744
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,650 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $15,995 | $20,650 | $18,998–$19,824 |
| S | $15,995 | $22,650 | $20,838–$21,744 |
| Select | $17,081 | $22,850 | $21,022–$21,936 |
| Preferred | $18,014 | $25,750 | $23,690–$24,720 |
| Premium | $20,069 | $28,000 | $25,760–$26,880 |
| Turbo | $20,153 | $31,050 | $28,566–$29,808 |
| Preferred AWD | $20,995 | — | — |
| Premium Plus | $21,896 | $32,450 | $29,854–$31,152 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$14,679$24,223$33,766
Typical askingBase
$15,995
Base: typical asking price $15,995, original MSRP $20,650, estimated dealer cost $18,998 to $19,824.
S
$15,995
S: typical asking price $15,995, original MSRP $22,650, estimated dealer cost $20,838 to $21,744.
Select
$17,081
Select: typical asking price $17,081, original MSRP $22,850, estimated dealer cost $21,022 to $21,936.
Preferred
$18,014
Preferred: typical asking price $18,014, original MSRP $25,750, estimated dealer cost $23,690 to $24,720.
Premium
$20,069
Premium: typical asking price $20,069, original MSRP $28,000, estimated dealer cost $25,760 to $26,880.
Turbo
$20,153
Turbo: typical asking price $20,153, original MSRP $31,050, estimated dealer cost $28,566 to $29,808.
Preferred AWD
$20,995
Preferred AWD: typical asking price $20,995, original MSRP not available, estimated dealer cost not available.
Premium Plus
$21,896
Premium Plus: typical asking price $21,896, original MSRP $32,450, estimated dealer cost $29,854 to $31,152.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Mazda Mazda3 runs about $19,311 in MT to $21,286 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,378 | $110+ | $20,488 |
| TX | $1,188 | $332 | $20,520 |
| FL | $1,140 | $1,074+ | $21,214 |
| NY | $760 | $371 | $20,131 |
| PA | $1,140 | $587 | $20,727 |
| IL | $1,188 | $683 | $20,871 |
| OH | $1,093 | $444 | $20,537 |
| GA | $1,330 | $637 | $20,967 |
| NC | $570 | $793 | $20,363 |
| WA | $1,235 | $215+ | $20,450 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $19,525 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
TIRES:VALVE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.
Campaign 21V101000 · 22/02/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
Used 2021 Mazda Mazda3 listings ask about $19,000 at typical mileage, with most listings between $16,953 and $21,075. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,650, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $3,650 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $19,311 in MT to $21,286 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
There are about 33 days of national market supply for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
Is the listed price on a 2021 Mazda Mazda3 fair?
Not always. 2021 Mazda Mazda3 listings typically ask about $19,172, roughly 1% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $19,000. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Mazda Mazda3?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $20,838–$21,744 — its $22,650 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/30/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.